Doodle Puppy Parents: There is Hope!!!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Oh my, how I remember being where many of you are.  The long nights, the potty trips outside every 20 minutes, the endless zoomies, the nipping, the need to exercise an hour a day, etc...the list goes on and on! 

 

Typical morning 2009:

That first year, our morning ritual included getting up an HOUR earlier to ensure Peri had her walk. Then we had to make sure that one of us played with Peri while the other one showered for work. It was constant supervision....we had gates all over the house for goodness sake!!!!  In the beginning, many mornings consisted of Peri stealing socks and running around the house, brother Taquito staying in bed to keep away from her antics and me silently wondering "what the heck have we done???".  Don't worry...it gets better...

 

Typical morning 2011:

DH takes both dogs for a leisurely 20-minute walk while I prepare their food. 

Both dogs eat while parents shower.

As I change, Peri follows me and lies in the bedroom.

As I put on makeup, Peri lies by my feet under the vanity.

As I eat breakfast, Peri lies by my feet under the coffee table.

As I prep to leave, Peri follows me and gives me a high-5 before Ieave...every morning we do this.

Dogs sleep most of the day, even when DH is working out of the house.

 

Here is what will come your way, all you doodle puppy parents.  There is hope!

 

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Allyson, This is a very nice blog. It is always good to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Can I just say that I am jealous!  Yes I had Rooney on a nice CALM schedule - then along came Stuart.  I'm hoping 1 year from today that Stuart has settled down a little.  As it is - I can't take my eyes of the little bugger.

[Anna and Achilles]

Love the high five before you leave! Too Cute!